Getting There
The Mesmerizing Valley of Allai is located in Battagram District. It is about 80 km from Mansehra and 219 km from Islamabad via Hazara Motorway
By Air: The nearest airport that can be used for air travel Allai Valley (Battagra) is Islamabad International Airport
By Train: If you want to go to Allai Valley by train from any part of the country, there is no train available to go to Allai Valley So you can get off at Rawalpindi Railway station or Peshawar station and go Allai Valley by car, bus and Jeep
By Road: Through a car, bus and Jeep you can reach Allai Valley from Islamabad in Four and a half hours. The distance of Allai Valley (Battagram) from Islamabad is 219 km.
What to Expect
The Picturesque Valley of Allai which is at a distance of 2 hours from the Oghuz Banda Battagram is a treat for tourists from all over the world. It has beautiful gigantic waterfalls, meadows, and lakes. The Pari Lake is the famous lake in the Allai valley which is mostly covered with snow except for the summer season like the Ratti Gali lake Kashmir and many more tourist spots are also available. the people of Allai are very hospitable.
History
The valley was ruled by the Beebal Khans (tribal rulers) until 1949 when they signed the Instrument of Accession with Pakistan. In 1971, Allai merged into Pakistan as an administrative part of the Battagram subdivision. In 1993, Battagram was upgraded to the status of a district, and Allai become one of its subdivisions.
This district has world fame for its beautiful mountains, thick forests, fertile lands, and enchanting streams. Most of the population is rural and depends upon agriculture for their day-to-day living. As a recent phenomenon, fishing has also become a mode of earning due to some modern scientific techniques. Another distinctive feature of this district is the notable presence of the Shahra-e-Resham or Silk route and hence which is helping the infant industrial base to thrive.
Facilities Available
- Local guides are available
- People of Allai Valley (Battagram) are very hospitable
- Hotel Silver Oaks Mansehra, Hotel Hillock In Battagram, Hotel Pine View & Restaurant.
- Allai Valley (Battagram) can be easily accessible thought local transport and can book a car on rent.
- Wi-Fi service is available in Allai Valley (Battagram).
- Tourism Department helps the Tourist/ Visitors through providing broachers in both Urdu and English languages. The local Police and the local Guides can speak multi languages (i.e local languages, Urdu, English and some of them can speak Chinese also).
- There is a bus stand in Allai Valley (Battagram) for public transportation.
- Filling stations are available near to Allai Valley (Battagram) which includes Petrol and Diesel.
- Taxis are available in Allai Valley (Battagram) daily rent basis.
- Shops are available in Allai Valley (Battagram)
